Researchers found that encouraging exercise and a return to normal activities improved low back pain as much as physical therapy.

Living with chronic low back pain? A British study says surgery and intensive rehabilitation may be equally good options.

Is exercise for low back pain worth the gain? Yes, studies show -- but only for long-term low back pain.

An innovative physical therapy technique may relieve back pain even when all other treatments fail.

Surgery for back pain is not the cure-all that many patients believe it to be, say orthopaedic experts.

If youre one of the millions of people with chronic back pain, scientists say your brain may age up to 20 times faster than normal.

Routine physical therapy is no better at relieving mild-to-moderate back pain than good advice from a therapist on how to remain active, a new study shows.

Some people see alternative therapies as an option for low back pain.

Some people see alternative therapies as an option for low back pain.

Backpacks that weigh 20% or more of a childs weight can cause back pain, research shows.

Information about the risks of prescription drug addition; the inaccurate information surrounding pain medication addiction; and untreated pain due to fear of addition.

Whether youre looking to strengthen your back to help with pain or just to look and feel better, experts say back exercises are a big part of the game.

An expert panel has backed a new artificial disc implant, recommending that the FDA approve it to treat patients with degenerative disc disease in the lower spine.

Some say disabling back pain with no obvious cause is a spinal disc problem. Some say its a mental problem. Both may be right.

Disabling back pain is twice as likely to come back when a person is depressed.

Trying to get back to work after suffering lower back pain? Regaining confidence -- not ending pain -- seems to be the key, experts say.

Follow these five simple rules to protect your back while you do housework.

Is back pain keeping you awake? Try these seven tips for sound sleep.

Back pain is probably the No. 1 reason for visits to doctors offices, days off work, disability, and litigations, says Gary Starkman, MD, a neurologist in New York City who specializes in pain management.

A new study shows that sleeping on a firm mattress might just add to the nightmare of back pain.